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The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1887-03-15
a New Line of China Steamers.

A New York despatch says: The Cana
dian Pacific railway, to which recently was
chartered the Cunard steamships Parthia,
Batavia and Abyssinia for its Pacific trade,
has arranged to start its first line from Van
couver to Japan and China ports. The Par
thia will be the pioneer steamer of the line,
leaving Hongkong by way of Hiogo and
Yokohama for Vancouver. Vessels will run
monthly until new steamships are built
The line will connect with Peninsular and
Oriental and Messageries MARITIME lines
in the East India trade,
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1887-03-15
The Hawaiian Islands.

M. NJ. Cover, q former resident of these
islands, but now of New Haven, Conn.,, has
been lecturing before the Historical Society
of that city, comparing the Hawaiian earth
quakes of 1868, with those which shook up
Charleston in 1SS6-showing that the Hawai-
ian were the heaviest by great odds. He also
speaks hopefully of the capabilities of the
Kingdom, provided it is judicionsly managed
and governed. Mr.. Cover does not know
how nicely the affairs of the country are
managed now, or he might talk differently.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1887-03-15
Agricultural Products of Louisiana.

The year 1886 was not altogether satisfac-
tory to the planters of Louisiana. Accord
ing to the Commissioner of Agriculture the
two great staples of Louisiana, sugar and
cotton, show decreased yields. The sugar
crop is 1913, 434 hogsheads or 29,512 hogsheads
less than in 1885, and cotton is 1881 bales
less. In rice heavy increase over 1885 is
reported. A favorable feature to which at
tention is called is the fact that while the
great staples show q decrease from the pre-
ceding year, food crops like corn and rice
show good increase
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1887-03-15
The Japanese Acrobats.

This company closed a successful two
weeks engagement at the Opera House here
on Saturday evening to the entire satisfac-
ton of all who witnessed their extraordinary
feats. This company propose giving the
residents of Hilo a treat in the way of aero
batic feats not seen every day. On their
return they will visit Wailuku, Maui, giving
few exhibitions The acrobats sail this
evening in the Kinau for Hilo,
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1887-03-15
Death of a Noted shipbuilder.

In the n. Y. Nautical Gazette is announced
the death of jeremiah Simonson, a celebrat-
ed shipbuilder of New York City, during the
reign of the late Commodore Cornelius Van
derbilt Mr.. Simonson constructed some of
the finest and fastest of the Commodore's
fleet. The deceased was the father of Mr.. J.
V. SimonSOn of this CITY,
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1887-03-15

Mrs. Covington, Mrs. King, Mrs. Monsarrat,
Mrs. Robertson. Mrs. Mist, Mrs. McGrew,
Mrs. Schaefer, Mrs. May and Mrs. Wallace;
Entertainment Committee, Mrs. Jordan, Mrs
S. Dowsett, Mrs. Covington, Mrs. Walker and
Mrs Wallace
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1887-03-15

As the Papaikou whale boat was coming
from Papaikou to Hilo on Monday. March
7th. loaded with household goods belonging
TO Mr.. Eaton, it capsized in the breakers and
became a total wreck, most OF the goods be-
ing irrecoverably lost.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1887-03-15
MR.. w. 2. ALLEN.

Has an Office with 3fessrs. Bishops Co, corner
OF Merchant and kaahumanu Streets. and he
will be pleased to attend to any business en-
trusted to him. li4s gn
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1887-03-15
Gpsrial Notifies.
WHITE LEGHoRN EGGs.-A fe

settings of pure white Leghorn Eggs can be had
by applying 10 N. 7. DoNNELL, at c. E. viii
liams', Hotel Street, until April 90th.
BTPrice for setting of 70, $3.50
Honolulu, Feb 10th, 1887. 115s ST
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1887-03-15

On March 11th, ball was given to their
numerous friends at Waikiki Hall by Messrs
SIZZLING and Eettleson, which was a con-
spicuous success, dancing was kept up till
early in the morning,
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1887-03-15
Sailing of the Australia.

The steamship Australia will sail to-mor-
row at y m, for San Francisco. Already
there are about fifty passengers booked.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1887-03-15

The Allie Rowe brings about 125 South Sea
Islanders for the Pacific Navigation Com.
panY. She left Savannah Harbor Jan. 18th
and Jaluit Feb. 9TH. She also brings Capt
Macy and 8Ir. Wiley as passengers from
Jaluit
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1887-03-15

Mr. NJ. G. Corea was thrown from his
horse at Hilo on Saturday evening, March
9th. and fractured both bones of the right
leg Just above the ankle joint.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1887-03-15
Mr.. w. PARKE

Has an Office over Messrs. Bishop & Co.'S Banl
corner Merchant and Kaahumanu SITS, and will
be happy to attend to any business entrustedtC
his care. iii "
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1887-03-15

THIS PAPER is kept on file at E. c.
DAKE'S Advertising Agency, 81 and IS Mer-
chants Exchange, San Francisco, Cal, where
contracts for advertising can be made fer
II fo5E
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1887-03-15

Passengers by the Alameda speak highly
of their trip up from the Colonies to this port,
and also of Capt. Morse, and his officers, all
of whom seem to have done their utmost to
make the voyage pleasure trip.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1887-03-15

The cosmoramic views now on exhibition
at the Old Astor House, Hotel street, have
been visited by a large number during tho
week. The views are excellent, and the
oprice of admission is only % cents.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1887-03-15

The Honolulu public will be pleased to
learn of the safety of Capt. Rugg and crew
of the bark L. r. Foster, of this port. See
; account in another column.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1887-03-15

Capt. Cobb. well known here as popular
skipper IN the Pacific Mail service, has re-
signed his position as commander of the City
of Rio de Janeiro, and Is succeeded by Capt.
Seaburv
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1887-03-15

The Alameda sailed at O'Clock Saturday
morning, taking about thirty-two passengers
and all the freight she could handle during
her stay of fifteen hours.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1887-03-15
HAWAII.

The monthly social of the Hilo Foreign
Church was held on Tuesday evening, March
Sth, at the home of MIR. L. Severance.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1887-03-15

The City of Rio De Janeiro left San Fran
cisco on the 9th, and brought a small mail
and three days later news
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1887-03-15

At the drill meeting of the Honolulu Rifles
Thursday evening, Privates j. L. Torbert
and G. w. Ashford were appointed corporals
of the company.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1887-03-15

Mr.. and Mrs. j. I. Waterhouse, ST., re-
turned by the Australia, after a short alb
sence to the Coast.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1887-03-15

Wednesday evening Pacific Hose turned
out for drill by moonlight. This energetic
portion of the Fire Department showed to
advantage, and handled their apparatus with
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1887-03-15
MAUI.

The Hon. j. L. Koulukou arrived on the
Kinau-he with others addressed his con-
stituency at the skating rink on Wednesday
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1887-03-15

The entertainment advertised by the
Honolulu Yacht and Boat Club for this even
ing has been postponed 10 Thursday evening
next, when popul ar programme of events
will be presented.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1887-03-15

On Thursday evening the Hawaiian Band
favored the public with one of their fayorite
open-aIr concerts at Emma Square. The
programme was one of Berger's best, and
the fine night brought out q large audience.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1887-03-15

Hon. j. Wight, w. II. Cornell, Geo. Rem
ton, Sheriff Baker of Hawaii and Marshal
kaulukou arrived by the Kinau Sunday.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1887-03-15

On Tuesday last Police Justice Dayton
concluded the examination of the Chinese
gamblers. The six principal ones were fined
$50 each. and the balance were acquitted.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1887-03-15

ting sailor at Kooiau, was decided against
him, and his counsel noted an appeal from
the decision TO the Supreme Court. Capt
Dan has since changed his mind, paid his
fine and accepted the Government "posish"
for twenty days, rather than chance it before
the bic wigs
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1887-03-15

Purser Bedolfe of the Australia and Purser
=, Sutton of the Alameda have the thanks of
DE- GAZETTE for the prompt delivery of files
and memoranda of voyage.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1887-03-15

Mrs. Sutton, wife of Purser Sutton of the
Alameda, and her sister, Miss McComb, after
a sojourn here of over two months, took their
departure for home in the Alameda, Satur-
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1887-03-15

The Makah with Las tons of coal sailed
from New Castle, n. S. W., February 18th,
for this port. She had to put into Sydney on
the 18th leaking. The Julie with 738 tons
sailed February is.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1887-03-15
Mortgages Notice of salel
Piece or Parcel of Land
Situate on the north east corner Of Fort and
Beretania SITS in said Honolulu and
described as follows:

ueeCIlutu IL luA4NNs-
Beginning on Beretania street at the Junction
of Fort street and running along Fort street 10
feet along Keekapu's land, thence along keeka-
pu's land 81 feet to Keauui's land thence makai
along Keanui's land 1915 feet, thence along
Beretania street as feet 10 place OF com
mencement, and being portion OF the land de-
scribed in Royal Patent No. 10, to hauliokamoa.
and conveyed to said Thomas j. Mossman by
deed of record in Li0er 10, on pages Sul ana ~
And also, all the right title and interest Of the
said Thomas j. Mossman, of in and to that GER
tain indenture of Lease made by X. keeltkolanl,
and of record ia Liber As, on pages lts and ~,
the land in said lease described adjoining me at
property above mentioned, and together win
that lot being the premises occupied by said
Thomas j. Mossman as a residence The pro
perty in question has dwelling and out houses
on same.
B-For further particulars enquire Of
LEWIS J. LEVEY,
Auctioneer.
Or CECIL Brown, Attorney for MORTGAGE
Dated Honolulu, March 9Th, 1884,
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1887-03-15

The brig Selma, wrecked in Hilo Bay, was
insured in various companies for $4,000.
There was no insurance on the freight.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1887-03-15

The Alameda was delayed an hour on
Saturday morning to enable the Foreign
Office to send its yoluminous correspondence
off
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1887-03-15

The weather is now bright and the con-
slant stream of moving cane carts through
the Wailuku streets gives the town a lively
appearance.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1887-03-15

The Seventh Day Adventists still continue
their meetings at their hall, Fort street. Ell
der Curtis nightly discusses a text of scrip
ture bearing on their doctrine, and handles
his subject in an able manner. The attend
anca Is rnnl.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1887-03-15

The Australia brought a large mail for
Honolulu-3l bags, besides the news dealers
packages.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1887-03-15

The Halenaua Society, in full regalia-
yellow capes-marched from the Kings boat
house to the corner of Queen and Punch
bowl streets, where large luau was in full
blast. The Society presented Her Majesty
with 81 200 diamond star.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1887-03-15

To produce real genuine sleep and child
like repose all night. take a little Am. Co. 3
Hop Bitters or retiring look for advt.
That Indigestion or stomach gas at night,
prevents rest and sleep, will disappear by
using American Co.'s Hop Bitters.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1887-03-15
ISLAND LOCALS.
ABOUT TOWN.

Fine cool weather has prevailed in and
about the city during the past week.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1887-03-15
FURNIsHEn RooMs

Neat and costly Furnished Rooms can be had
by an early application at so. GARDEN
LANE. ss2
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1887-03-15

On Tuesday the crew of the whale bark
VIM. BayllieS struck work, and refused to
ship the oil on board into the steam scow.
The men were put IL irons, and the officers
with the aid of the hands on the scow, tran
shipped the oil.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1887-03-15

1t is rumored on reliable authority that the
intended visit of Queen Kapiolani to Queen
Victoria's Jubilee is off for the present-ln
fact is postponed sine die. The reason as
signed is shortness of case in the treasury.
This too bad. There is no telling how
much benefit would accrue to the country by
this little piece of junketing. Why not send
the "Gay Old Fraud if he will pay his own
eynenSeS.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1887-03-15

Mr. j. T. Arundel, a gentleman well and
fayorsbly known in this city, was through
passenger by the Alameda for England. Mr..
Arundel will be remembered as the former
owner of the " Kaimiloa"-now the flagship
of the great Hawaiian Navy.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1887-03-15

Mr.. L. B. Kerr, the tailor, is now busily
engaged in remodeling his store in the GA
zETTE Block, in anticipation of the arrival of
a large stock of cloths and trimmings, which
he confidently expects will reach him by the
Zealandia on Friday. All those gentlemen
who wish TO appear nobby" will do well to
call and interview Mr.. Kerr, and when he
gets through with them they will be aston
ished to find how nice and neat they will
appear.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1887-03-15

The Inter-Island Steam Navigation Com
pany have placed bulletin board at the
Postofice, on which will be chalked the ar
rivals and departures of their steamers,
which will be an advantage to the traveller
as well as TO the correspondent
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1887-03-15
~ No Handbook ezcels the HAWAII
AN ALMANAC AND ANNUAL for

reliable statistical and general information re-
lat;ng to these Islands. Price 80 cents or
mailed abroad, so cents each.
&c. THRUM, PUBLISHER,
1929 " Honolulu, H. L.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1887-03-15

On Friday there was again trouble on
board the whale bark VIM. Bayllies, OFF the
port, and signals of distress were displayed,
which were not noticed by the other whalers
in the vicinity nor from the shore. In the
afternoon the Captain cleared the ship at
the Custom House and went OFF to the vessel,
hauled down the flags, up anchor and went
to sea. What the real difficulty was on
board is not generally known.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1887-03-15

Kaumakapili Church is soon to have a
chime of bells. The chime has been ordered
Through Mr.. w. w. Hall, from the celebrated
eneely Bell Company, of Troy, n. Y, which
OF itself Is a sufficient guarantee that the
chimes will be all that could be desired
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1887-03-15

The following are the officers of Fort-street
Church for the ensuing year: Deacons, Hon.
A. F. Judd and Mr.. w. w. Hall; Sunday
School Superintendent, Mr.. G. NJ. Cooke;
Assistant Superintendent, Mr.. w. W. Hall;
Superintendent Primary Department, Miss
Maggie Hopper; Treasurer and Librarian,
Mr.. w. j. Forbet; Ushers, Messrs. w. o.
Atwater, Henry Waterhouse and j. A. Ma
OOOO
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1887-03-15

Saturday evening the Blue Ribbon brigade
held its regular meeting, and was greeted
with full house. The entertainment con-
sisted of readings from popular authors, and
vocal and instrumental music of high
order. The President, Rev. H. h. GoTen,
presided, and Mr.. Cruzan favored the au-
dience with short address. At the close
large number voluntarily came forward and
signed the pledge. A very pleasant evening
WAS the result.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1887-03-15

A cartoon of the Kaimiloa, with the great
Admiral on the quarter deck and huge bottles
representing guns protruding from her sides,
has been an exhibition III Sopers window to
the no small amusement of passers BY. The
cartoon is well executed, and shows the Ka-
imiloa of to the best advantage, Admiral
and all.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1887-03-15

Mr. Robert Lshman, the builder is max
ing good progress with the new ST. Andrews
Cathedral. Mr.. Lishman is now engaged on
the two bays of the nave on the south side.
and already the wall Is up TO the window
sills. The work Is of the most substantial
l.hnracfnr
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1887-03-15

The Woman's Aid Society held its annual
meeting at St. Andrews Cathedral Sunday
School Room, on Thursday p. m, and after
eansacting some other business, elected the
Towing officers: President, Mrs. G. n
rtson; Vice-President, Mrs. G. Wallace;
~, Mrs. r. Covington; Treasurer,
r. Walker; Executive Committee,
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1887-03-15

The Hawaiian Hotel, by order of Sir. Bart.
lett, was beautifully illuminated on Saturday
evening in honor of the Colonial visitors by
the Alameda. The Hawaiian Quintette Club
was also preseat. and played and sang some
of their choicest pieces, which quite capti-
waited the Colonials.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1887-03-15

The old haH tree in front of the Bay Horse
saloon. Hotel street, which has been for
years prominent landmark to the wayfarer
and a shade to the weary, has recently been
denuded of all its branches, leaving nothing
but a hideous gnarled trunk of about fifteen
feet in height. The vandal who accomplished
so much ought to have finished the job by
uprooting the stump. As it now appears il
is neither useful nor ornamental.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1887-03-15

The monthly sociabe OF the Fort Street
Church was held Thursday evening at the
vestry. Various re Or5s were read aud dis
posed Of previous to the social. The room
was tastefuliy decorated, and the refresh
ments were toothsome. 4 large attendance
was present.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1887-03-15

In the Supreme Court, before Mr.. Justice
McCully, on Tuesday, Mrs. Katherine Hen
son, widow of the late L. c. Henson. was an.
pointed administrative of the estate without
bonds. The sworn value of the estate, real
and personal, is $1,000, and Mrs. Henson is
the devisee.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1887-10-19
VERY GREAT CITIES.
Those whose Population Is Placed ut One
Million and Upward.

Those whose POPULATE on Is Placed at One
Million and Upward.
Cities with l, 900, 600 inhabitants and
upward have never been plentiful in
any age of the world. and their num-
Der is very limited now. There are
four such cities in Europe, three or
four in Asia, aud but one on this con-
tinent The doubt IN regard to the
number in Asia arises from the fact
that it is difficult to determine whether
the claim of Marking to 1000, 900 in
habitants is correct or not Assuming
1t, however, to be just the rank of the
very great cities of the world, based
on the censuses of 1880 and 1881.
would stand as follows: London, 4, 766.
e61; Paris, 2, 269. OPS; Canton, 1.600,-
600; New York. l, 206. $50; Toxic, /, 140,-
$50; Berlin, 1922, $50; Vienna 1.103.-
S57; Picking. 1000, 600; Marking. 1,000.-
900, The round numbers given as rep
resenting the population Of the three
Chinese cities named have very sus-
picious look, and perhaps they
Ou2Hb W NC tltOWu uQb VI tnt dttOuUt
entirely. Certainly, Chinese or Jap
anese estimates or partial enumera-
tons are not to be placed beside
properly taken census. A singular
illustration of the folly of estimates
was furnished by the case of Toxic.
which was once believed to be the
most populous city in the world. and
to have 1900. 600 inhabitats. When
census came to be taken the population
of the city was found to be as stated
above, and this number includes the
suburbs The population Of the city
proper was but 81 $40 In the figures
given for Vienna, the suburbs are also
included. As London is not city. in
the proper sense of tho term, but an
aggregation of municipalities the pop
ulation given is that OF the metropoli-
tan and city police districts which
cover very large area, about 26
square miles. A similar area about
New York would take in all Kings
County, half OF Queens. Westcher and
Richmond Counties. as well as Jersy
City, Newark, and numerous small
towns in New Jersey. with an aggre-
gate population at the last census of
at least 2 $50. 900, and, OF course, a
much larger population now. Epoch.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1887-10-19

Nuttters IA oregon
said J. D. Andrews. an Oregon pioneer,
to Frisses fCaI) Examfnff man This
Is what know about snakes. have a
farm on the MoElalls, few miles from
Oregon City, near an obleng, undiscovered
hill called Rattlesnake hill, which for
years has Just been swarming with them.
In tho spring. when the weather gets
warm, the rattlesnakes come out OF the
lodges and drift down on the crack bot
toms, becoming very troublesome. My
farm being only three miles away, these
reptiles became each year more and more
troublesome, endangering especially the
lives Of my children, who, despite all
could de, would persist in going about
barefooted.
swell, year ago last spring they
swarmed into my wheat field so tliickly
that couldn't cut it when ii was ripe.
This may sound odd to you, butt is a fact.
SO got scme Of my neighbors to help me,
md ] plowed several burrows around the
field, and then laid hair ropes around il,
and set fire to the wheat. Well, Of all the
Sizing, and frying, and strange squawks,
and noises you ever heard we had them
there. Such lot of rafting and leaping
up, and displaying forked tongues don't
thing any body ever before saw. OF course
they ran from the fire, but the hair rope
on the further side turned them, until -
had circle of fire around them.
well, whes tsat esat was burned oil
there were thousands Of dead rattlesnakes.
They were thicker in the middle Of the
field than any where else, and were twisted
and tied together in knots and lunches
almost as big as barrel guess we must
have made clean sweep of them that
time, for they have never put in an appear
ance there since.u